Endless Debt-Chapter 800 - 260: The Letter (Part 2)

"Do you think Ewen really fell in love with a devil?"

During the trip to the Joyful Garden, what truly shocked Palmer wasn’t the devils but Ewen. In their brief encounters, Ewen’s constant changes left a significant impact on Palmer. He never imagined the author he admired would be like this.

"I don’t know. You heard him say it too; the author is the most perfect liar."

Bologue shook his head. He wasn’t brushing off Palmer; he genuinely couldn’t make sense of it.

Bologue had lived a long time, experiencing countless events, but among them, he had never undergone the baptism of love. This kind of emotional matter was something he couldn’t advise on, even more so since they couldn’t determine which of Ewen’s words were true.

Did Ewen truly fall for the devil, or was it in pursuit of so-called eternal life? Perhaps, hidden deep in his heart, there was a real desire, but it was covered by layers of lies, deceiving even the devil.

"Only Ewen knows the truth. You might as well ask him directly."

"Is that so..." Palmer recalled another matter, "It’s been so long, and there’s still no news from Ewen?"

While the group rested, the Field Operations Department had also launched a search for Ewen. After all, this unlucky guy was tied to two devils in a bet.

Given the Field Operations Department’s efficiency, they should have returned with a weary-looking Ewen by the second day after the order was issued.

However, after speaking with Lebius on the first day, it seemed the matter was left unfinished, with no follow-up information.

Bologue thought it was a straightforward task and couldn’t understand why there would be any complications. If Ewen had been brought back, he didn’t think Lebius would keep it from him.

No one informed him, but Bologue understood that after the recent events, his importance in the Order Bureau was steadily increasing. This both surprised and pressured him. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Bologue said, "No news... Who knows what’s going on."

"Is that so," Palmer continued, "Actually, I quite like Ewen too. Don’t you find him interesting?"

Palmer couldn’t stand those dull people. He felt that spending too much time with them would make him boring too, which was something Palmer wanted to avoid.

"I’m even thinking of introducing him to the Undying Club. They would surely love him, and Serey might even give him a bite, granting him true immortality."

Bologue chuckled. He was about to say that Serey was bound by a vow and couldn’t donate blood to anyone, but considering Serey’s character, it wasn’t impossible.

A hurried doorbell interrupted their conversation. They exchanged glances. Normally, they didn’t have many visitors, and whoever came usually made an appointment beforehand.

Bologue cautiously stood up, walked to the door, and looked through the peephole, while Palmer deliberately turned up the volume on the TV and took a gun from the drawer.

Renting a place outside had its downsides. One could never predict when trouble would arise, but Palmer liked to consider these troubles as small surprises in life.

Peering through the peephole, Bologue recognized the figure outside and opened the door.

"I thought you’d be coming in the evening."

"There wasn’t much on my side today... Did I disturb you?"

Aimou stood at the door in casual attire, looking bashful and avoiding direct eye contact.

Bologue said, "Not at all; we didn’t have much planned for today anyway."

"That’s good."

Bologue then noticed something at Aimou’s feet: a large box almost reaching her waist. It looked heavy, and he wondered how Aimou managed to bring it there.

"What’s this?"

"Logistics Department sent it. Apparently, someone delivered it for you."

Bologue picked up the box, finding it heavier than expected, and laboriously moved it to the living room.

Given the unique nature of their work, field staff mostly used pseudonyms when dealing with external parties. When they needed to contact ordinary people, these pseudonyms would be uniformly handled by the Field Operations Department.

Bologue couldn’t recall much interaction with ordinary people. At this point, Palmer joined him, holding a letter opener.

"Can I open it to take a look?"

"As you wish."

Palmer sliced through the tape, opened the sealed box, and revealed its contents.

It was a stack of books, various book merchandises, and a box of brand-new, deluxe edition "Journey of the Endless Night."

No cheers or excitement followed. The three of them felt a chill as they saw these items, growing increasingly wary.

It’s worth noting that Asmodeus might not be the most powerful devil, but she left a deep impression. Her pleasure in manipulating people’s hearts was daunting.

Bologue wondered aloud, "What is this..."

"This must be about the promise Ewen made to me."

Palmer explained, feeling complicated, "Before entering the Joyful Garden, I made a deal with him.

"I promised Ewen I would try my best to protect him from having his memory erased or something like that. In return, he would send me the entire collection of ’Night Hunter’ with all associated merchandise, along with a signed copy."

Palmer flipped through the pages of a book, revealing the signature of "Crowned Blue Jay," directly scribed on the page instead of on a signature card.

Every book and merchandise item bore a similar autograph. Palmer even found a videotape of "Night Hunter," signed by Ewen on its cover.

Aimou’s eyes lit up at the sight of the tape. She had long wanted to watch this film with Bologue, but they missed the advance booking and couldn’t get seats.

"Receiving these now evokes such mixed feelings."

Palmer organized the books. Regardless of the complexities, it was still an excellent collection. Ewen seldom appeared in public, making each of his signatures exceedingly rare, yet Palmer now had a complete set.

Palmer’s face broke into a goofy grin.

Bologue asked Aimou, "Have you had breakfast?"

"Not yet."

"Would you like something to eat?"

Bologue tied on an apron again as he spoke, while Aimou didn’t refuse. She picked up the videotape and sat on the sofa, intending to watch it once the current film ended.

Palmer was entirely absorbed in delight, his previous concerns now seeming trivial. He carefully stashed the books and arranged them meticulously on a bookshelf, along with various merchandise items.

He handled these things like a thief, meticulously collecting them. Despite this, Palmer felt a bit uneasy. He planned to store them in the Wind Cellar next time he returned to the Wind Source Highlands.

Regarding "Journey of the Endless Night," Palmer’s expression turned troubled. No matter how large-hearted he was, he couldn’t quite accept it, at least not immediately.

After repacking it, he shoved it beneath the sofa, then continued sifting through the box. At the bottom, he discovered a letter.

It seemed like something Ewen accidentally dropped while packing, but flipping the envelope revealed the "Journey of the Endless Night" label.

Palmer hesitated momentarily, then, with a nervous heart, opened the envelope and unfolded the letter. The crooked handwriting reflected the writer’s chaotic anxiety when composing it.

As Palmer read, his expression grew more serious, and a trace of fear appeared in his eyes, until he realized the situation was beyond his control.

Palmer raised his head and called towards the kitchen.

"Bologue!"